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Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake

Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake You Can't Resist

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Any brand will work well.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Oil Can substitute with melted butter.
  • 1 cup Water Necessary for preparing the cake.
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Opt for creamy or chunky.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Regular Milk Any milk is fine.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup Crushed Peanut Butter Cups Alternatives include chocolate chips.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Mix together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Pour into the prepared dish and bake for about 30 minutes.
  2. While the cake is baking, blend peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and regular milk in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Once the cake has cooled for 10-15 minutes, poke holes across the surface and pour the peanut butter mixture over the cake.
  4. Spread a layer of whipped cream over the top of the cake.
  5. Sprinkle crushed peanut butter cups over the whipped cream.
  6. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool before poking holes for best texture. Refrigerate for optimal flavor melding.

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